The Owings Perdue house in The Sea Ranch was designed by Charles Moore in 1971.

The Owings Perdue house in The Sea Ranch was designed by Charles Moore in 1971.

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The home sits on a windswept cliffside overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The home sits on a windswept cliffside overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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Original wood paneling and tile spans the interior of The Sea Ranch home.

Original wood paneling and tile spans the interior of The Sea Ranch home.

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A picture window frames views of the Cypress trees surrounding the home.

A picture window frames views of the Cypress trees surrounding the home.

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The kitchen hosts task lights and a stainless steel range.

The kitchen hosts task lights and a stainless steel range.

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A skylight and track lighting help illuminate the kitchen.

A skylight and track lighting help illuminate the kitchen.

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The dining room looks out at the undulating landscape.

The dining room looks out at the undulating landscape.

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The dining room offers ocean views and patio access.

The dining room offers ocean views and patio access.

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The living room stands elevated above the dining room.

The living room stands elevated above the dining room.

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The living room descends to a dining area with original built-ins.

The living room descends to a dining area with original built-ins.

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The living room's built-in sitting area rests beneath four picture windows.

The living room's built-in sitting area rests beneath four picture windows.

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The west-facing living room frames views of the sunset.

The west-facing living room frames views of the sunset.

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A wood-burning fireplace heats a living room nestled beside a loft area.

A wood-burning fireplace heats a living room nestled beside a loft area.

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Stairs beside the living room ascend to the loft.

Stairs beside the living room ascend to the loft.

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Built-in shelving establishes the loft as an ideal reading room, library or office.

Built-in shelving establishes the loft as an ideal reading room, library or office.

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The loft overlooks the living room and sunken dining area.

The loft overlooks the living room and sunken dining area.

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Stairs lead to the master suite's bathroom. The suite also includes a barn-style closet door.

Stairs lead to the master suite's bathroom. The suite also includes a barn-style closet door.

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The master bedroom frames dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean.

The master bedroom frames dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean.

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The master bathroom enjoys a contemporary soaking tub and fine tile.

The master bathroom enjoys a contemporary soaking tub and fine tile.

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‘Sea Ranch classic with a magical oceanfront setting’

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Sea Ranch stands out as one of Northern California’s architectural jewels, and architect Charles Moore helped make it happen.

He was one of the four original architects behind the design of the oceanfront community about 100 miles north of San Francisco — and one of his whimsical creations now awaits a new owner.

“It’s a Sea Ranch classic with a magical oceanfront setting,” said Jean Pral of Pacific Union Real Estate, who is listing 37711 Breaker Reach Road for $2.875 million. “This classic from 1971 is unlike any other and never to be duplicated.”

Residents of this residence enjoy even more privacy than Sea Ranch’s typical denizens. Because it’s in front of the community’s common-access bluff trail, hikers don’t walk in front of the windows. It’s a subtle, yet crucial, distinction separating this home from its neighbors.

Many of Moore’s design influences — like the chess board concealed beneath a long cushion in the living room and a triangular mirror above the fireplace — remain untouched.

The kitchen, however, has changed to keep up with the times. Though the layout is the same as it was, a stainless steel range proves the design isn’t rigidly bound by tradition. A skylight and dimmable track lights finish the cooking space, which is set in the lower portion of the split-level home.

For more than half a century, architects, designers, vacationers and residents have flocked to Sea Ranch, an unincorporated community along Sonoma County’s coastline. Hiking trails and cypress trees pepper the roughly 16-square-mile swath overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Features: Designed by postmodern architect Charles Moore, this three-bedroom at Sea Ranch offers ocean views in every room except the bathrooms. Sited on a flag lot, the hillside home features original finishes like the natural wood walls, tile floors and retro countertops. The master suite tower faces the sunset and includes a private deck and hot tub.